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Guess what! It's time for the May edition of Tacky Living, and we didn't write one single stinking article about Mother's Day crafts. If you send us a fat enough check, we'll continue this tradition next year. So what do we have to offer this month? Let's see ...
Houseguests: 12 Helpful Tips for Successful Entertaining - Are houseguests descending upon your humble abode? Never fear - Tacky Living is here to help with cleaning and decorating tips! Hipster Clock - Make a cool-looking and cheap hipster clock based on Ikea products, or simply get annoyed while reading our instructions. We've documented our mistakes so you can avoid repeating them! Plastic Bag Rug - Do your bit for the planet by transforming ugly plastic shopping bags into an equally ugly doormat. Happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Tax Day Cake - Make your tax day something to remember with a delicious chocolate and raspberry-flavored faux bonfire topped with marzipan tax dollars. The Backgroundulator 2000 - More photography on a shoestring. Make your own tabletop photography aid with a piece of plastic, a couple of yardsticks and some shoestrings. Helpful Household Hints - Does spring cleaning fever have you in its grip? Wondering where to begin? We're here to help. Baby Shoe Gallery - Updated with new reader photos. Happy kitsching!Tanya
It's here and chock full of nutty goodness! In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Happy Hollow - Come with us as we visit this little-known jewel of American kitsch in San Jose, CA. Easter Egg Stand - With a permanent marker and a few bits of paper, you too can turn an insipid plastic Easter egg into something quite tasteless. Family Creative Workshop - We review this series from the past, which is one of the most amazing and eclectic craft book collections ever written. Frankenbunny - A treat from the archives; turn a humble bunny ornament into something quite different. Baby Shoe Gallery - Updated with new reader photos. Happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Spool People - Get out your thread spools and crafting leftovers and whip up some tacky little dolls! Trashcanulator 2000 - Photography on a shoestring! A macrophotography aid made from a $2 trash can. U-Print Valentine card, 2008 - How do I scorn thee? Let me count the ways ... U-Print Valentine card, 2007 - Last year's card, which is as disgusting as ever. January Mystery Food - Answer to last month's Mystery Food quiz. Baby Shoe Gallery - Updated with new reader photos. Baby Shoe FAQs - Updated with new sole material. Happy kitsching!Tanya
A link for your amusement:
TackyChristmasYards.com - Just in case you're not feeling in the holiday mood quite yet.
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Trimmings for your tree - Get out your crafting leftovers and whip up some retro hipster ornaments! Mystery food - Odd and vaguely disgusting, as usual Light of India - A conflagration of Indian matchbox labels Also see the list on the home page for holiday-related articles from the archives. Happy holidays and happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
A Turkey of a Wall Hanging - An update of a childhood classic. Cheese Turkey - Sculpt a turkey centerpiece from a cheese ball. Disgusting for carnivores and vegetarians alike. Turkey Parfait - Thanksgiving dinner in a glass Last month's Mystery Food Quiz Thanksgiving Wishbone Choker & Earrings Updated baby shoe gallery Happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Trailer Park Playset - Make flannel board play pieces with your inkjet printer. Leg Lamp - We take a close look at a kitsch classic. Mystery Food - An homage to those marvelous school cafeteria lunches of yore. What could it be? Last month's Mystery Food Quiz Updated reader project gallery Updated baby shoe gallery Happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
The Fall of the House of Ginger - Can mankind dispose of its unwanted gingerbread houses in an ecologically sound manner? A special investigative report. Make a Wonky Doll - Just as ugly as the toys for sale on crafters' websites, but much cheaper. Mystery Food - An homage to those marvelous school cafeteria lunches of yore. What could it be? Updated baby shoe gallery Happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Faux Gelatin Salad Paperweight - Create a fool-the-eye paperweight using casting resin, shredded carrots, nuts and raisins. What the Broom Found - We've been sweeping up some fun at Tacky Living Central! Look through the photo and see if you can find the items listed. Baby Shoe FAQs - Frequently asked questions to accompany our Tacky Baby Shoe instructions Results of July Mystery Food quiz Updated baby shoe gallery Updated reader project gallery Happy kitsching!Tanya
There's a rather special item available on eBay right now, a vintage 1957 sewing table which has been augmented with bits of fabric and trim to within an inch of its life. Or, as I wrote in a mailing list I'm on, "Dear God! Did someone kill and dismember an entire beige toreador outfit and staple its skin to an innocent, hapless sewing table?"
I'd love to post pictures of it here, but there are copyright issues to consider, and the owner of the photos might not appreciate it. So, um, if you're interested, do go take a look. Do it quickly, though, because something this special surely won't be available long!
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Spaghetti Texturing - Create a textured surface for decorating fabric and paper, using spaghetti, cardboard and glue. Trashy Toffee - Fattening bliss for one! Mystery Food - This month's gorge-churning photo. Results of June Mystery Food quiz Updated baby shoe gallery Happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Cheap -n- Easy Marble Mazes - Transform some cardboard, craft sticks and hot melt glue into a kid-pleasing toy. Surprise Chalk - Use up those odds and ends of broken sidewalk chalk AND create something gross-looking. Mystery Food - This month's gorge-churning photo. Results of May Mystery Food quiz Updated baby shoe gallery - Jazzy shoes for a summer's day, courtesy of one of our readers in Australia. The story behind Litterbox Cake - the inventor contacts us and tells us how this culinary classic was invented. Happy kitsching!Tanya
In this month's edition of Tacky Living:
Retro Daisy House Slippers - Just in time for Mother's Day - transform a pair of purchased house shoes into a fun, personalized gift for yourself or a loved one. Wonder Bread Cookbook - Imaginative recipes, history and vintage ads. Loads of fun! Mystery Food - This month's gorge-churning photo. Results of April Mystery Food quiz Happy kitsching!Tanya
We're almost halfway through the month! Well, there's no time like the present to announce the articles that we posted, um, almost two weeks ago.
Make your own Frankenbunny - Just in time for Easter - transform an insipid pink-and-white bunny into ... oh, Easter was last Sunday? Well, why don't you look at the article anyhow in case you see some bunnies for sale at the crafts store? You can stock up and get them ready for Halloween or something. Pocket Paradise - Whip up your own miniature fantasy dome, so it'll be ready when you're bored or stressed out. Like I'm feeling at this instant. Mystery Food - This month's gorge-churning photo. Results of March Mystery Food quiz Baby Shoe Gallery Update - We have three new additions to the baby shoe gallery this month, amazing examples of the art of hiding children's feet. Happy kitsching!Tanya |
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